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Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
31st January 2025
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Northern Encourages Ex-Military Personnel to Transition Their Skills to Railway Careers

Northern is actively encouraging former military personnel to explore careers in the railway industry, recognizing the valuable skills and experience they bring. Recognizing the valuable attributes that veterans bring to civilian roles, Northern has made a concerted effort to facilitate these transitions through a variety of initiatives and programs. In 2021, Northern solidified its…
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Marston’s and The Royal British Legion
25th October 2024
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Marston’s and The Royal British Legion Encourage Yorkshire Patrons to Buy and Keep Poppy-Themed Glasses to Support Veterans

Acknowledging the British tradition of inadvertently taking pub glasses home, Marston’s and The Royal British Legion are turning it into a Charitable act. This year, 1,000 pubs across the UK, including 110 in Yorkshire, will offer drinks in special limited-edition poppy-themed glasses as part of the Poppy Appeal, encouraging patrons to legally take the…
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Royal British Legion
11th October 2024
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Royal British Legion Commends Leeds City Council for Supporting Veterans

Leeds City Council Aligns Military Compensation with Civilian Awards in Benefits Assessment. The Royal British Legion (RBL) has expressed gratitude towards Leeds City Council for fully embracing the recommendations of its ‘Credit Their Service’ campaign by no longer counting military compensation as income in benefits calculations. Initiated last year, the RBL’s ‘Credit Their Service’…
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Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award
14th July 2023
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Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award

Leeds City Council has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces. The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award has been granted to the council in recognition of its support for the armed forces community and for its alignment with…
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